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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-25

The Shepherdstown Democrats last
Saturday in public meeting passed
resolutions urging the nomination OF u
caucus Democrat. When it comes To
voting they will stand upon the same
platform.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-25

Mr.. G.. Il. BAYLOR. a brother Of Hon.
George Baylor, of Charlestowu, writ
ing to the Free Press from Vincennes,
Ind, says:
was sorry to see our legislature fail TO
elect a U. :. Senator-a few men defeating
the will of the majority. Is II Jeffersonian
Democracy to bolt" caucus and defeat the
will of the majority. do not think Jefferson
taught any such doctrine. Yet one OF our
members of the Legislature, who posed" as q
Jeffersonian Democrat, and even went so far
as to make speeches in that line, bolted the
caucus, helped to, defeat the will ofthe major
ity, nominated the Governor for L. S. Sena-
tor and was himself appointed! He played
his cards well but not wisely. The will OF
the masses may sometimes be defeated. but
they will eventually crush out those who par
ticipated in II and again reign supreme.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-25

4 MEETING Of the Stockholders ofthe vir-
"A ginia and Maryland Bridge Company will
be held
On Monday, April 9Th, 1887,
between the hours of IL and O'Clock d. m.
al the Jefferson Savings Bank in Shepherds
Town. w. Va. for the purpose of electing
company. by order of the President.
DAVID BILLMYER, Pres.
ID. 8. RESTcH. Sec'y.
March Is, lsS7-Sw.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-25

THE Free Press and SHEPHERDsrowN REG
lister. both published in the county of Jel-
ferson the home of Lucas and Chew, and in
tensely Democratic. are severe in their criti
cisms of those northumberland Demo
cTdt.
II Democracy means the support of mil
lionaire politicians, then these papers are
Intensely Democratic" II Democracy
means the advancement of principles essen
tial to the welfare of the masses, then these
papers are ''intensely" u democratic. AS To
the Free Press and REGISTER, referred to- the
editors of both had near relations appointed
TO lucrative Federal Office. Wesay, however,
neither paper has the slightest influence in
Jefferson. Democrat.
Where shall We fird words 10 express
ar adequate opinion OF the political
shyster that runs the Democrat: The
paper that he sends oui il this county
the one sent 10 our office contained
nothing similar 10 the ab"ve last week,
but he prints il in his so-called state
edition aud sends il to other sections OF
the State, hoping. no doubt. that IL
would escape notice at home. Acciden
tally one Of the papers in which IL was
printed fell Into our possession, and the
contemplate meanness of the aufhor rx-
posed. His character and his record are
too we'll known 70 require any refuta-
tIon of his windy frothings at our
hands. Just for curiosity, We refer our
readers t., articles in other portions of
our paper 10 regard to this fellow and
his behavior.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-25

FOR LOW PRICES OF LUMBER
see
WILLET & LIBBEY'S advertisement.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-25

Posters have been put up announcing
that Messrs. Chew and Lucas, and Il
number of imported "bolters" from
other counties, are 10 speak in Shep-
herdstown and other portions of the
county this week. These gentlemen will
use every sort Of argument, and turn
and twist the English language into
false logic of every kind, in their efforts
TO justify themselves tor their condnct
in the Legislature. Democrats will not
be deceived by them. however. Argue
and evade and deny as they please. the
fact remain that they bolted from their
party because a. "A minority they were
not allowed to have their own way.
They should be given the cold shoulder
by the Democratic voters.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-25
Maryland and Virginia Bridge Co,

This sale is made with my approval and
consent. JOHN Isl. DIXIE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-03-25
A!.s, Household and Kitchen Furniture,

consisting of Bed -steads, Sets Springs.
Mattresses, Wash stands. . Bowls and Pitch
es. Waste Buckets BUREAUS. lot of
CHAIRS. Carpets, Oil-cloths and Mating
Bed clothes. BOlsters. Pillows and Mirrors
Parlor Stove, SOFA, Chairs. Rockers. Carpet
Hat Rack, CENTRE TABLE, Mirror, Blinds,
&c
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-20
A Hunting Party Ruildozed.

party from Opelousas enjoying the rustic
sports of the Darbonne last week, started out
a representative in company with few ma
tives on deer hunt one evening, with high
hopes on their part, and big promises on his,
of lots of venison for all the folks in camp
ing and returned with a fine buck, and conse-
quently the expedition of the evening was in
the best of spirits and quite confident of max
ing their mark on this occasion But alas,
for their bouyant spirits, they ad not pro-
ceeded far when their attention was attracted
by an innocent looking piece of paper tackled
to tree on the route to the hunting ground,
which on close inspection proved to be the
following significant document
10 those whom this may concern: Gentle
men, we regret to learn that both the law and
our expressed wishes are SO little respected.
You are respectfully requested to forever dis
continue hunting in this section. Warming
from this time will be in a different way"
1t is needless to say that this little piece OF
Darbonne bulldozing had its immediate effect
and proved quite damper on the expedition
After short consultation the party unani
mously resolved to return to camp, with the
general understanding that, like Little Phil
they were not afraid, but at the same time
with a due regard for the old proverb that dis
cretion is the better part of yalor. We vii
only add that there was blank on our bill
of fare for the next day in the space where
venison in any style ought to have been.
In justice to our friend j. K, however, W.
| must sny that thanks to his good marksman
ship, we were supplied the next day with al
abundance of venison. !EAme vague rumorl
were circulated, howev. .about a horse being
| ty making double-quick ae for tree abou
| the time our friend tur, loose his Parke
on the deer-and everything else in sight o
| in range.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-20
A Good Ring.
Farmerville Gazette.

kafmefVIll6 OaZebGe.
No State or National policy can be original
ed and successfully continued without the co,
operation of the departments of the state ana
a generous support by the people. The lead
ers in these different spheres are apt 10
arouse iealousies of factionists, who in their
envious spirit will apply the terms ring,
"clan," "clique," and other terms, in order 20
arouse a popular feeling against individuals
identified with the policy.
The term "ring," like "mad-dog," IS terro.
rizing cry to startle the public. AS sucn IL
has been applied to the advisers Of Gov. NC
Euerv and he himself styled "the chief ring
ster." In tho language of the Marksvilie Bui-
letin: .'If it is ring it is one which should De
continued in power, for it has given TO Ems
State prosperity that is visible on all sides
Louisiana is on the high road to prosperity.
Commerce is in healthy condition the farm
ing classes are in prosperous condition the
credit of the State abroad is good and conn-
dsnce at home is we'll established. Railroads
are webbing the entire State; emigration Is
seeking our splendid climate and rich soll,
agriculture is diversified, the capacities OF oul
splendid forests are being utilized. Ihe laws
are fully executed, crime promptly punished
property iealously guarded and the liberty OF
the people maintained to all hazards. bei'
| of leyees is made to do noble duty tor those
| who are exposed to the devastations Oh tne
| foods.
stWe ask our people if this bright picture
| existed six years ago when Gov. McEnery as
| sumed charge of the State There was cnao
| then: now all runs smoothly and harmonious
ly. And vet we are told that Gov. McEner,
| is a ringster. Would that we had more
| this kind 1t would be the couDtrys grea
| gain if they could be found scattered all owe
| fhe State"
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-20
oPELoUsAs PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, AUGUST 20 1887

to making personalities and to using bragga-
docio language in this communication, but
am compelled to do SO. will however do SO
in as mild manner as the nature of the case
will permit; In the first place the article R aP-
pearing in the OpeIousas COURIER of the 9th
inst. ie not the production of Mr.. ThOmpsons
pen. for everyone who knows him will tell
YOU that he cannot write ten lines OF English
correctly to save his lite. Therefore it is evi-
dent that considering the softness OF his brain,
The Coroner claims to have deputy here at
Whiteville in the person Of DIR. II. Z. Mllburn,
and fonr others, in order TO excuse himself
for not performing the duties of his office i'm
posed by law; bat such claim is false, as
will appear by the annexed statement made
by Dr.. Milburn himself. He, the said Mil
burn, denies that he is now, or ever was
/ regular sworn deputy Coroner OF DIR. Thomp-
son and this statement can be proved by
reference to the process verbal OF the inquest
held by me on the body of Henry Hail, where
| DR. Milburn served as q sworn juror on SAID
inquest. Had he been as you state deputy
Coroner, he certainly would have acted ID
| that capacity and not as q juror it was at
his (Milburns) request that held said inquest,
because the body, the subject OF the inquest,
was his body servant. Mr.. Thompson seems
to make light of my law quotations. did
not have as he, a lawyer at my side and law
| library to refer to when | made said quota
tions nevertheless the law is all the same,
and the Revised Statutes of 1879 does not
contain all the law of the land. He the Cor
ner of st. Landry certainly disregarded his
solemn oath of office when he accepted gift
s..an, the Police Jury of nine hundred dollars
as "a C.:sners salary; when he positively
knows that he is entitled to fees fixed by law
for duties performed and nothing else. He
calls tho attention of the public to the Revis
cd Statutes of 1870, join him in advising the
tax payers to read them-especially that
clause that refers to Coroner. When Mr..
Thompson answers this would like him to
state TO the public by an extract of the public
record how many inquests he or his deputies
have held since bis pay has been en- changed
from legal fees to an illegal fixed salary
Yours, &c,
T. w HARRELL
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-20
Personal.

Miss Melaaie Jagou returned from Biloxi on
Sunday last
Mr.. Henry D. Roy, City Marshall of Lake
Charles is spending some time with relatives
here. He is in fine health and spirits.
Miss Lou Lastrapes, of Washington, attend
ed the very enjoyable " Literary Meeting of
the Opelonsas Social Club on Tuesday night.
Mr.. Louis Howell, of Lake Charles, a for
mer resident of our town, spent few days
here this week. He left ON Thursday even
ing's train.
A jolly party of young ladies aud gentlemen,
headed by Messrs. Levy, Bloch and Cain, took
an early morning ride to the woods in quest
of muscadines on Thursday, and returned
about 9 O'Clock, after breakfasting 6 on the
green" with wagon full of-red- bugs.
We are sorry to hear that Judge Martel, MI.
Jno j. Harmon, Prof A. Blanc Duquesnay,
| and Mr.. Frank J. Pulford, who have been i'll
| for some weeks, are still on the sick list
diminutive stranger is stopping with our
young friends Mr. and Mrs. Alexis Sandoz, aud
we understand that his stay with them will
he indefinitely prolonged. We trnst it will
4 prove pleasant one all around.
| We learn that Mr.. Il. w. Reynolds and fam
| ily who left Opelousas some months ago to re-
| side in Plaquemine,r lbervilIe parish, are ex-
pected shortly to resume their residence here
/ Their many friends in our community will be
| delighted to be apprised of the fact.
| Rev. C. b. Carter will temporarily fill the
/ p:,lpit at the Methodist Church. in place OF
I Rev Mr. jackson, deceased. He also breaches
! at Washing gton and in Bellevue.
Misses Renter and Cronlage, OF Franklin
who have been spending some weeks here as
the guests of Mrs. D. Laas, left for home ON
Tuesday.
/ Mr.. b. Bloomfield who resides near Grand
Coteau, is reported to be very i'll with typhoid
fever.
Mr.. Willis Prescott, of Washington, Was in
town last Monday.
Mrs. Charles Bloch, Of Dallas, Tex, ant
Mrs. VIM. Lightley, of New Orleans, are Wis
iting friends and relatives here.
Messrs A. j Bercier, Jno. Mornhinveg, 9
Brand, Chas. Anselm, j. K. Sandoz and wife
Theo. Hollier and wife, Mike Halphen ant
jacques Perrodin and the senior editor hay,
all got back from the Darbonne, perfectly de
lighted with their trip. They report scar
city of fish but superabundance OF yenison
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-20
Hte1ans of Interest.

The Farmers Union in Louisiana claims a
membership of 10000.
Drouth and forest fires have desolated
$4,000 square miles of territory in the North
west.
Prince Ferdinand is on the throne in Bull
garia, and everybody is anxious to know
what Russia is going to do about it.
We can expect to see bright smile on every
baby face now, j. j. Burke is coming to work
for them.
A party in st. Louis kindly offers to sell us
for $ll cash and Ain advertising typewriter
that can be bought in New Orleans for $S
We presume the same liberal proposition has
been made to most of our country confreres.
Farmerville Gazette Some of the Nichols
papers continue to harp upon the vote oy
which the debt amendment was carried.
There is no good to be accomplished by at
temptinp to Tesurrect this vote The amend
ment was declared to be the sovereign voice
of the people by the authority constituted by
them. No appeal lies nor is there any power
on earth to Investigate the vote
The only object the faetionists can have, at
this late day in agitating this subject is to
depreciate State securities, charge the depres'
sion to the present administration and use IL
to- influence for Nichols ignorant and un-
| thinking voters. The contrary effect will be
produced upon all those citizens who take
pride in advancing State credit They will be
found in the McEnery ranks supporting him
| Concordia Sentinel: The supporters OF Gov
Nichols announce that they intend to make
their present canvass in Louisiana for the gu
bernatorial nomination an aggressive eam-
paign," and it is to be presumed that they
mean what they say in all that the term i'm
plies. Their campaign ofl883 was an "aggres-
sive campaign" and it was eone of vitupera-
ton and calumny throughout, but it failed Of
its purpose, inasmuch as il disgusted the pet
ter and thinking classes Of the State who 10
numbers deserted the Nichols party to rally
under the McEnery standard. campaign OF
vituperation and calumnly cannot be eoos
in this State, and later in the presidential can
vass when Mr. Blaine and his Republican
friends sought to defeat President Cleveland
by the same means. If Gov. Nichols had
shown some aggressiveness when chief exec,
utiye of the State towards accomplishing wha'
has since been achieved by Gov. McEnery, he
could come before the people in the present
campaign with something to commend hlm
On the contrary, his administration was noto
riously weak, with not single strong act OF
measure to characterize it and nothing what
ever to commend it to the citizens of Louisi
ana for another lease of power
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-20
A Prosperous Home Industry
Washington Argus.


By invitation of Mr.. It. j. Lacy we visited
the Mount Hope Nursery, and saw there trees
and vines of wonderful growth and fruitful
ness The LeConte pears were nearly gone,
having been ripening since the lst CT July, ana
were in great demand: yet there We're a lew
left which were large and fine favored, ana
no doubt will last for home use till September.
The Keiffer pears. which will commence 70
ripen in September, are, even now, wonder
to behold small trees only two years old are
bearing fruit that will weigh pound, thongn1 . .
not vet ripe, while trees only three years oio
lack the strength to sustain their load OF ffuit.
We noticed one in particular that has now
more than two bushels Of pears.
Two long rows of Seuppernong grapes Were
| ;ust riue. and we were allowed the freedom OF
the place, and we felt as we wended our way
homeward, that we had done full justice q
the invitation SO kindly extended.
The Horticultural department OF the estap a.,
| l;shment. under the immediate care ana 81
/ nervision of Mrs. Lacy. is complete IN an ~
surroundings, and is well worthy Visle lfen
/ those who have taste for the beausses ans
| sweets of nature. e..4 a,,,l,
| We never before believed that frnIs couI'
i he grown in Louisiana in such auantsies pu
now ii ID easy to understand MT. Lacy na n
/ trees that emit the climate--th they prove ~ v
their abundant yield, rich flavor, large ssz
4 aud healthy growth.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-20
JUDICIAL NOTICES
CHERIFF'S SALE.
District Court, Parish 81. Landry, No. l42as
Ftorestine C. Schwing VS.. William r. SchWing.

Nv virtue of writ of seizure and
sale issued out OF the 18th judicial
District Court, in and for the parish
of vt. Landry, in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, / will proceed to sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder ut the
front door of the Court House, in the town
| of Opelonsas parish of St. Landry, ON SAT
!! URDAY. the I7ih day of September, 1887, at
! II o'clock a. M, the following described prop
/: erty, to-wit:
The undi yided tvo-tiirds of certain lot OF
ground, in St. Landry parish. State OF Lousi-
I! ana. situated just below the town OF wash
;ngtou. on the Courtableau Bayou, having .
front Oh, said bayon of two hundred and ten
\ feet. by iepth back between parallel lines
to the continuation of Trainor street. The
i unper line measuring four chains, and the
i Tower line measuring five chains; said lot con
tanning one and three quarter acres more
or less, and bounded north by strip
Of land twenty feet wide adjoining
Elizabeth street or corporation line, q.
laid off Oh map of Gantt's addition to said
town south by Ebert Gantt's property ant
west by continuation of Tfainor street. TO-
| gether with said undivided twothirds OF SAT-
fot is nortgaged, likewise the undivided two
fhirds of All the buildings, machinery an
D other improvements on said lot or which ma
t be put thereon, said property being known Q
: the Pelican Oil MILL
!. Seized in the above entitled suit:
q Terms-Cash. Y. ~. DOSVN!m
9 July l3. 1887. Shssih'
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-20
wH1rEvILLE, La, Aug. IL, 1887.

WHITEvILEE, La, aug liz 1901.
EDITORS COURIER: ,,o-
C2entlemen: In your issue August 9th, 1887,
there anuearsa a communication signed w. MI.
Thompson, Coroner, which think requires
an answer from me! therefore beg the use
of your columns to answer the same. In tne
first place wish to give detailed account
of the matter prompting me TO publish Gne com,
munication of July 23d, as said communication
did not fully explain matters as they occurred.
Please bear with me as do not wish to tax
yOur patience or cucumber your columns, put
place myself properly before the puphc.
As before stated l held an inquest on
the body of Henry Hall /, aaoordina at Mate, to
law and sent Immediately to VIM NJ: Ihomp-
son. Coroner of st. Landry parish Ihls was
done on or about the Oath Of JAN, 1881. On
the 22d of Feb. following met ": W M; inomp-
| son on the street in the town OF w asnlngeon
I asked him if he had received the papers
oberra referred to. He answered no, that ne
| had never heard of the case before. VII
| ada here that it ia rather unsnai 1or mlscar
| rio oe of mail from Whiteville to Opeiousas,
distance of twenty miles. But says ne, pr 5
hans said papers might have faalen lnto 'ls
hands of the clerk OF the boaro on ont aore0 H'
would look after the matter and report. ~
did not report. I then addressed him again
| statine that / had retained in my possession
i q duniieata of the proceedings ABOVE FeierTe'
/ tn and wonld send the same ii necessary z, Y
dc ao He 1.-THE Coronerl made no reply. ~ q
;nrv Of INQUEST above cited looked to me 10
tds ths COLLECTION Of Of their fees IN said esge 80
chaneei To meet one of the memDeE9 Oh On
faJ1o Hoard Of Police, Of whom /! asked the que
tion, TO whom shall look for the ices ans ,;o =
inn1est Of Henry Hall. Said member Eepae
that If I got anything it would nave S 70 eoih !,
board has agreed to pay him salary Of MI mn
hundred dollars. and that the parish eou
s not nav y anything nore. said no Y more re- b b.
made out my account against y. !, e. .an'n anom
SON as Coroner, and FeglsIeIeu . sr0 no sao aeco
eas,,s s.,1 ss hack 10 me without word Of explsl
9i,..s tion. Now. appeal to the good people Of
. I%andry % whether or not ! was 1asaaapIe
hringing him before the public. am aver
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-20

I'VE do hereby certify that we supervise
the arrangements for all the Monthly and
Quarterly Drawings of The Louisiana State
Lottery Company, and in person manage and
control the Drawings themselves, and that the
same are conducted with honesty, fairness, and
in good faith toward all parties, and we author.
ize the Company to use this certificate, with
fac SMILES of our signatures attached, in its ad
vertisements>
IT. BEAUREGARD,
J. A. EARLY,
Commissioners.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-20

Among the portraits of distinguished ~,
rists of Louisiana that are placed in the gal
lery of oil paintings in the Supreme Court
room at New Orleans, is that OF the hon
Henry Adams Billiard, who wore the Judic.a
arTn;ne. from 1881 to l845, and won q most'en
Siable reputation in the discharge of his func
tions. for his uprightness, industry, learning
and Independence. Justice Billiard was the
father of Mrs. Alphonse Lastrapes and MRS
Henry L. Garland of st. Landry, and mrs
Virginia s. Blanc of New Orleans, tne lasael ~
finrfished father to Chief Justice Bermudez
at Els request, to adorn the gallery OF his II
lustrious predecessors.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-20
FOR sALE-

the Hotel Property in 0pelousas known
az the Eureka House and now oc-
cupied by A. LacoHbe.
vENHIs fine property is opposite 'he ne soI I.as
- l.onsv, nnatravanx and G. Brand, south 6y
GoJ GanJrv street. east by DR.. v. Boagni ana -
y Eaier. and west by Court street;
49, 9 1857 Opslousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-20

NEcRoLoeY.-The sainted old priest. Father
Ange Marie Jan, of st. Martinsyiile, passes
auietly away on the morning of the 10th inst
IIthongh he had been in declining health fol
several months, he said mass and preached
the day before his death. He was deeply be
loved by the people Of 81. MaFtinsville, ane
had been their pastor since 1851. He was bori
in Brittany, France, in 1902, and ordained
nv; aot in 1905
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-20

WEArHER AND FARM.-No rain for the past
Ten days, with west winds prevailing. Cot
ton is opening rapidly and most planters nave
where they missed the late showers Of, rain
seosnplaints are made of the plants suffering
and dropping the forms badly. The rice :, ane
cane crops need more rain. The caterpliiari
have webbed mp and no material damage hal
been sustaifsed from them yet. Ii they 90 mo-
appear in force before three or ionr weeks
tlsay will not hurt the crop materially.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-20

Chairman Leon Jastremski has issued a
cali for the meeting Of the State Central Com
snittee, to meet in New Orleans on Thursday,
Oct. 9Th, 1887, for the purpose OF arranging
for the State Nominating Convention, as also
fo dispose of other matters that may be
brought before that body for action.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-08-20

A certain young friend of ours who was rust
icatinp on the banks Of the Darbonne last
aDoc " ID charged with attempting TO haul the
'front.' from that favorite stream by means OF
what might be termed unique contrivanee,
viz q ly or bob with si'.ker attachment ~
is needless to say that however expert the iIf.
NAV be on pull in other respects, he utterly
failed to tempt the trout to afford MN an 9p,
portunity to test his pulling abilities untii he
had remodeled his fishing tackle